Jen Gray

West Catholic (anchor Latavia Thomas) gets two relay All-American honors - one a National Record - plus Nicole Leach earns individual All-American status. Manheim Township super soph Craig Miller nearly takes the sophomore Class Mile Record to go with his Freshman Class 1600 National Record. Frances Koons, Allentown Central Catholic, closes out an incredible year and career with a 6th place All-American performance in what was the deepest prep Mile field in history. The Cumberland Valley boys nab All-American honors in two relays, as does Central Dauphin\'s Ryan Whiting in his two individual events. All-American awards are also earned by Easton\'s Lindsay Regan, who was not seriously injured in a nasty fall in the Pole Vault; plus Williamsport\'s Ruby Radocaj, South Park\'s Chad Radgowski, Octorara\'s Ryan Fritz, Upper Saint Clair\'s Rob Rankin, and the Cardinal O\'Hara boys.

The Harrisburg's boys are tuning up their relays, and Saturday took over one state-leading spot and tied another. More...

Young talent continues to shine, as veterans tune their events to ready for districts and states. Meet Maryy Dell of Boiling Springs, and get to know the name Sam McMillan of Hershey. Oh, and Central Dauphin and Cumberland Valley are ready for the post-season.

Cedar Crest tops the state in the 4x100, Timmons doubles again, quick 400\'s by the boys, and Penn Relays tuneups from Cumberland Valley, Holsberger, Radocaj and Flagg.

April 14th is the first day of the National Letter of Intent period for high school seniors. Please send us your announcement, with picture of the signing if you have one, and information on how you know the information is accurate. First out of the gate: Frances Koons, Allentown Central Catholic, distance, to Villanova; Jen Gray, Cumberland Valley, middle distance, to Alabama; Melissa Ferry, West Chester Henderson, middle distance-distance, to George Mason University; Carolyn Auwaeter, Great Valley, middle distance, to Penn; teammate Katy Andersen, middle distance, to Princeton

Good food, good weather, great performances abound: As Donna Dye noted after her visit to the XC State meet in November, \"they know how to eat in PA.\" And the Pan-Ram Inv. at the great 8-lane track at Harrisburg\'s Central Dauphin HS was no exception. The burgers were charcoaling, the sun was blazing. But most of all, the performances were cooking as the 16th Pan-Ram Invite enjoyed great weather and a bunch of meet records (plus a stirring battle between a talented vet and the new kid on the block in the girls 1600.)

Andrew Rademacher, Hickory, set the Indoor state record of 16-01 in the Pole Vault earlier this season, and broke it again 2/21 at Penn State. The new mark is an inch higher, 16-02. Glen Mills took the 4x400 in a US#4 3:21.98 and the 4x200 in 1:30.47. Central Dauphin\'s Ryan Whiting upped his PA #2 Shot Put to 62-05.25. Harriton\'s Kevin Baidoo took over the top spot in the 200 in 22.28, and also won the 60 Dash in 7.06 seconds. The PA #2 200 athlete, Shadeed Akbar of Glen Mills, won the 400 with a 50.61. Cumberland Valley\'s Jon Fulginite broke in the favorites with his 1:57.94.

Fuller and Gray lead the Cumberland Valley Eagles to 2nd and 3rd place team finishes.